Hi! I'm 44, not quite ready for a facelift. I've been considering Thermage, Fraxel and Morpheus as lasers to soften the lines around my mouth, loss of volume and jowls. Would any of these help lessen the appearance?? I've done Sculptra and Morpheus once last year. I'm open to any treatment but I feel like doctors I've consulted are pushing what they offer, and I really want to do what's best for my situation. Would love to hear any recommendations or treatment suggestions. Thank you!! MC
Answer: Optimal Laser Treatments for Deepened Lines Around Mouth and Jowls Thank you for your question and for providing some background on your previous treatments. It's great that you're exploring various options to address the deepened lines around your mouth, loss of volume, and jowls. Here’s an overview of the treatments you mentioned and some additional insights:
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Answer: Optimal Laser Treatments for Deepened Lines Around Mouth and Jowls Thank you for your question and for providing some background on your previous treatments. It's great that you're exploring various options to address the deepened lines around your mouth, loss of volume, and jowls. Here’s an overview of the treatments you mentioned and some additional insights:
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September 10, 2024
Answer: Morpheus8 is great defining the face for a more youthful look. Morpheus 8 is a non-invasive skin and soft tissue tightening treatment that is consistently amazing in our patients. We use the Morpheus to exact fractional induced RF into the skin or tissue in order to tighten collagen and stimulate contraction of the tissue. For acne scars, it is quite useful to build collagen in patients who have atrophic scars but is not very productive for ice-pick scars which require TCA Cross. For tissue tightening, Morpheus is ideal for the face and neck and we often combine it with CO2 laser or Ultherapy to further enhance results. Chemical peels and skin resurfacing should be done at least 5 to 7 days after, but can be performed earlier, depending on treatment severity. Avoid exfoliating skin treatments before Morpheus and expect a period of 2-4 weeks for skin contraction to set in.
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September 10, 2024
Answer: Morpheus8 is great defining the face for a more youthful look. Morpheus 8 is a non-invasive skin and soft tissue tightening treatment that is consistently amazing in our patients. We use the Morpheus to exact fractional induced RF into the skin or tissue in order to tighten collagen and stimulate contraction of the tissue. For acne scars, it is quite useful to build collagen in patients who have atrophic scars but is not very productive for ice-pick scars which require TCA Cross. For tissue tightening, Morpheus is ideal for the face and neck and we often combine it with CO2 laser or Ultherapy to further enhance results. Chemical peels and skin resurfacing should be done at least 5 to 7 days after, but can be performed earlier, depending on treatment severity. Avoid exfoliating skin treatments before Morpheus and expect a period of 2-4 weeks for skin contraction to set in.
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September 5, 2024
Answer: DEEP LASER RESURFACING Dear patient, I have all the modalities you describe in your question. Non-surgical lifts with THERMAGE FLX and Ultherapy lift the skin but do not do much for the deep wrinkles around the lips. Micro needling with Radiofrequency (Venus Viva) and aggressive and deel CO2 laser resurfacing are more appropriate for deep wrinkles around the mouth.
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September 5, 2024
Answer: DEEP LASER RESURFACING Dear patient, I have all the modalities you describe in your question. Non-surgical lifts with THERMAGE FLX and Ultherapy lift the skin but do not do much for the deep wrinkles around the lips. Micro needling with Radiofrequency (Venus Viva) and aggressive and deel CO2 laser resurfacing are more appropriate for deep wrinkles around the mouth.
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September 1, 2024
Answer: How to treated aged skin around mouth… Thank you for sharing your questions and posting your photos. It appears that you would benefit most with fillers and erbium laser resurfacing around your mouth. The deeper folds would improve with the fillers and the lines would improve with the laser.
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September 1, 2024
Answer: How to treated aged skin around mouth… Thank you for sharing your questions and posting your photos. It appears that you would benefit most with fillers and erbium laser resurfacing around your mouth. The deeper folds would improve with the fillers and the lines would improve with the laser.
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August 27, 2024
Answer: CO2 resurfacing laser Hello! My name is Jessica, I am a physician assistant, and one of the providers at Aesthetic Skin in Winnetka and Chicago. This is a great question. For addressing deepened lines around the mouth and jowls, CO2 laser resurfacing is often considered the most effective treatment. This laser targets the deeper layers of the skin to stimulate collagen production and promote significant skin tightening and rejuvenation. By removing damaged outer layers and encouraging the formation of new, healthy skin, CO2 lasers can effectively reduce the appearance of deep lines and sagging in the lower face. Another valuable option is Erbium YAG laser, which also focuses on resurfacing but is generally less aggressive than CO2 lasers, making it suitable for those with more sensitive skin or those seeking a gentler approach. Both treatments can lead to substantial improvements in skin texture and firmness, though CO2 lasers typically provide more dramatic results but with a longer recovery period. I hope this helps and best of luck!
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August 27, 2024
Answer: CO2 resurfacing laser Hello! My name is Jessica, I am a physician assistant, and one of the providers at Aesthetic Skin in Winnetka and Chicago. This is a great question. For addressing deepened lines around the mouth and jowls, CO2 laser resurfacing is often considered the most effective treatment. This laser targets the deeper layers of the skin to stimulate collagen production and promote significant skin tightening and rejuvenation. By removing damaged outer layers and encouraging the formation of new, healthy skin, CO2 lasers can effectively reduce the appearance of deep lines and sagging in the lower face. Another valuable option is Erbium YAG laser, which also focuses on resurfacing but is generally less aggressive than CO2 lasers, making it suitable for those with more sensitive skin or those seeking a gentler approach. Both treatments can lead to substantial improvements in skin texture and firmness, though CO2 lasers typically provide more dramatic results but with a longer recovery period. I hope this helps and best of luck!
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